1985 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet

To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Chevrolet Corvette 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet
Make Chevrolet Mercedes-Benz
Model Corvette F300 Life Jet
Year Released 1985 1997
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 5733 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 230 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 447 Nm 150 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.4 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 11.0:1
Top Speed 200 km/hour 211 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 3960 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 3020 mm


 

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